Sprint today announced availability of its latest Nextel Direct Connect phone - the Motorola Renegade V950. This new handset features a slim, clamshell form factor built to Military specifications 810F for dust, shock, vibration and blowing rain and incorporates Nextel Direct Connect push-to-talk services.


Powered by Qualcomm’s QChat technology, the Motorola Renegade V950 provides industry-leading push-to-talk performance, while operating on certain Rev. A portions of the Sprint Mobile Broadband Network. Users can enjoy instant one-to-one push-to-talk communication that is interoperable with the millions of existing Nextel Direct Connect users as well as the one-to-many Group Connect that allows for quick communication with up to 20 other Nextel Direct Connect users on Sprint enabled PPT phones.

Other key features available on the Renegade V950 include:

* Ultra-Rugged Design: Certified to military specifications for dust, shock, vibration and blowing rain enabling users to get work done even in a harsh environment.
* Sprint Music Store
* Sprint Radio: Listen to more than 100 local radio stations from across the country and more than 50 other commercial-free channels, including Hip Hop, Country, Alternative, Rock and more.
* Sprint TV
* Picture Mail
* Sprint Navigation
* Bluetooth Wireless
* 2.0 Megapixel Camera
* Mobile Email
* Instant Messaging
* Sprint Mobile Sync

Beginning today, the Motorola Renegade V950 will be available for purchase in select markets through Sprint retail stores, direct sales or telesales (1-800-Sprint1) for as low as $129.99 with a two-year service agreement and $50 mail-in-rebate.

Labels: Motorola

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